Thromboembolic Risk After Atriopulmonary, Lateral Tunnel, and Extracardiac Conduit Fontan Surgery

Volume: 74, Issue: 8, Pages: 1071 - 1081
Published: Aug 1, 2019
Abstract
Thromboembolic events contribute greatly to morbidity and mortality following Fontan surgery for univentricular hearts. This study sought to evaluate the effect of type of Fontan surgery on thromboembolic risk. A North American multicenter retrospective cohort study enrolled 522 patients with Fontan palliation consisting of an atriopulmonary connection (APC) (21.4%), lateral tunnel (LT) (41.8%), or extracardiac conduit (EC) (36.8%)....
Paper Details
Title
Thromboembolic Risk After Atriopulmonary, Lateral Tunnel, and Extracardiac Conduit Fontan Surgery
Published Date
Aug 1, 2019
Volume
74
Issue
8
Pages
1071 - 1081
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